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“The Aliveness Project is a place where seeds of hope are planted. It took me 9.5 years as a member to grasp that concept….now I am ready to start bearing fruit.”
– Moncies
"Aliveness is a great community to be part of. As a volunteer, there are tons of great opportunities for me to give back to a community I care about. I know that what I am doing is making a difference, and the members and staff remind me of that everytime I'm here.”
– Reed
Become a member
1. Fill out the form and provide proof you are living with HIV
2. Come to our community center at 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
3. Gain access to member benefits, resources, and community
Support or Volunteer
We have an active, large family of supporters at The Aliveness Project. Many of our supporters do some or all of the following:
- Raise funds through Dining Out For Life and other events
- Volunteer at our community center
- Raise awareness about HIV/AIDS
- Advocate at the local, state, and national level
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Newsletter & Updates
Welcome, Aliveness New Staff
The Aliveness Project welcomes several new staff to the team. We are excited to see what new accomplishments we will achieve together. Learn more about each person in their bio below. Kendall Mager (she/her) – Social Services Intern Kendall is a Minnesota native that has lived in Northeast Minneapolis for six years. She spent her…
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Monkeypox – What You Need to Know
Updated 6/24/2022 Anyone has the potential to get monkeypox, and everyone’s risk is different. We have compiled the most recent information so you can make informed choices when you are in spaces or situations where monkeypox could be spread through close contact. Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are urging individuals…
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The Aliveness Project Food Shelf is open for members by appointment Monday-Friday 9-4:30. Members can use the Food Shelf once each calendar month.
The Aliveness Project is open 9 am – 4 pm Monday-Friday. Members are warmly welcomed to hang out and socialize as well as access services. Members of the public are welcome to donate, volunteer, and access HIV testing and PrEP.
Aliveness members are welcome to enjoy a hot lunch onsite Monday-Friday from 12 – 2 pm, no appointment needed. Members may bring a guest to eat for free up to 4 times a month and members’ children under 13 eat for free.
Members can stop by (first come, first served) to learn about housing resources, apply for housing-related financial support, and get a coordinated entry assessment to get waitlisted for housing. Contact Nova Allen at (612) 919–9283 for more info.
All are welcome at a gathering to recognize Dr. Keith Henry on Thursday, October 6 from 4:30-6:30 pm at Aliveness. A short program with speeches will take place at 5:30 pm. More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2299323536889320
Transwomen are invited to a peer-led support group for transwomen and femme-presenting individuals. Contact Luna or Georgia at (612) 822-7946, ext. 212 for more info!
The Aliveness Project Food Shelf is open for members by appointment Monday-Friday 9-4:30. Members can use the Food Shelf once each calendar month.
The Aliveness Project is open 9 am – 4 pm Monday-Friday. Members are warmly welcomed to hang out and socialize as well as access services. Members of the public are welcome to donate, volunteer, and access HIV testing and PrEP.
Aliveness members are welcome to enjoy a hot lunch onsite Monday-Friday from 12 – 2 pm, no appointment needed. Members may bring a guest to eat for free up to 4 times a month and members’ children under 13 eat for free.